Cancer Resources

Cancer Information - Get The Facts!

Cancer is a very complex topic. It is not just one disease. There
are many types of cancers. Different cancers have different risk
factors, treatments and outcomes. So, even though all cancers involve
out-of-control growth of cells, the different cancers are really
different diseases. As an example, someone who has lung cancer
actually has a different disease than someone who has liver cancer.
These two diseases affect different parts of the body, in different
ways, and may be treated with different medications or other methods.
Further, some types of cancers may not be life-threatening, while
others can be very deadly. Also, some cancers are more difficult to
treat than others.

Getting reliable, accurate information about the different types of
cancer is vital to understanding them. Below are a number of very good
sources of information about cancer from people and organizations who
have the training, knowledge and experience that makes their
information trustworthy. Cancers can be very frightening, to people
who have them, their families and friends and the community. This is
perfectly natural. But being informed and knowledgeable is the best
way to combat those fears. We encourage you to seek out these sources
and learn as much as you can.

Resources

Local Agencies

State Agencies

California Cancer Registry The California Cancer Registry
(CCR) is California's statewide population-based cancer surveillance
system. The CCR collects information about all cancers diagnosed in
California (except basal and squamous cell carcinoma of the skin and
carcinoma in situ of the cervix). This information furthers our
understanding of cancer and is used to develop strategies and policies
for its prevention, treatment and control. 1-916-779-0300www.ccrcal.org

NCI Cancer Information ServiceThe NCI's Cancer
Information Service (CIS) is a national information and education
network. The CIS is a free public service of the NCI, the Nation's
primary agency for cancer research.
1-800-422-6237 (1-800-4-CANCER)